“Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard our flight to Minneapolis today.”
Toby’s face instantly lit up with overwhelming joy, his eyes shining as he squeezed my hand with all his strength. “That’s him, Mom! That’s Dad talking!”
“I hear him, buddy,” I whispered, pulling my smartphone from my purse to record a short video of my son listening to his father.
I vividly imagined our upcoming reunion, picturing Toby sprinting into his father’s arms at the gate after landing. Brandon would laugh, pretend to be completely shocked by our appearance, and proudly show Toby’s colorful drawing to his coworkers. It was supposed to become one of those precious family memories we would cherish for decades.
Part 3: The Announcement
Brandon continued his routine welcome over the PA system, giving passengers a quick update on the flight path. “We are expecting smooth skies all the way to Minnesota, with a current temperature of sixty-five degrees upon arrival.”
